Squad management will be important for the Reds boss if they are to maintain their advantage over a busy December which also sees them fly to Qatar for the Club World Cup.

The fact Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri came in and both scored and the overall performance was not affected by the changes was a huge boost for Klopp.

“The thing is we have to find a way to win every game we play whether it is with different players or different tactics we are always trying to find a way,” added Van Dijk.

“The players who came into the team don’t play regularly at all. Look at Divock, Shaqiri, they did fantastic, we played Adam (Lallana), Milly (James Milner), everyone is contributing and we need everyone.

“That is the key message and it is good. The season is very long, this month is very long – January as well – so the manager makes the decisions at the end of the day but we need everyone to be ready.

“We have a big squad and everyone is part of what is going on at the moment. Everyone is happy with the situation we are in.

“And everyone is also feeling responsible as well, ready to play or if you are on the bench.

“Everyone is part of the success we have and that is the message to everyone and so far, so good.”